P Visa

The P-1 classification applies to individuals coming to the U.S. temporarily to perform at a specific athletic competition as an athlete, individually or as part of a group or team, at an internationally recognized level of performance.

For individuals, you must be coming to the United States to participate in individual event, competition or performance in which you are internationally recognized with a high level of achievement; evidenced by a degree of skill and recognition substantially above that ordinarily encountered so that the achievement is renowned, leading or well known in more than one country.

For teams, you must be coming to the United States to participate in team events and must have achieved significant international recognition in the sport. The event in which your team is participating must be distinguished and require the participation of athletic teams of international recognition.

It is necessary to have either a copy of the contract with a major U.S. sports league or team or a contract in an individual sport commensurate with international recognition in the sport, or documentation of at least two of the following:

Evidence of having participated to a significant extent in a prior season with a major United States sports league

Evidence of having participated to a significant extent in international competition with a national team

Evidence of having participated to a significant extent in a prior season for a U.S. college or university in intercollegiate competition

A written statement from an official of a major U.S. sports league or an official of the governing body of the sport which details how you or your team is internationally recognized

A written statement from a member of the sports media or a recognized expert in the sport which details how you or your team is internationally recognized

Evidence that you or your team is ranked, if the sport has international rankings

Evidence that you or your team has received a significant honor or award in the sport

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